Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous water monitoring system, including components thereof, and a method relating thereto for continuously monitoring, in real-time, a water supply in order to detect contaminants therein. The system employs the use of a live culture of bioluminescent bacteria and suitable light detecting means.

Abstract: Apparatus and method of exposing a chemical, biological or biochemical sample to radiation. A sample in liquid or vapour phase is segmented and conveyed along a sample path. At least one generator or source for generating electromagnetic radiation is directed at the sample and at least one of reflected, emitted and transmitted radiation is measured at least one point along the sample path. In one embodiment, the sample is a luminescent culture produced by a continuous culture system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous water monitoring system, including components thereof, and a method relating thereto for continuously monitoring, in real-time, a water supply in order to detect contaminants therein. The system employs the use of a live culture of bioluminescent bacteria and suitable light detecting means.

Abstract: Compounds useful as inhibitors of PDE4 in the treatment of diseases regulated by the activation and degranulation of eosinophils, especially asthma, chronic bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, of the formula: wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Macrolide compounds per se, as shown below and defined herein, and their use, e.g., as antibacterial and antiprotozoal agents in animals, including humans: Also disclosed are methods of preparing the compounds, intermediates, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of treating or preventing disease by administering the compounds to subjects in need. This abstract is only an excerpt and is not limiting of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to nicotinamide derivatives and to processes for the preparation of, intermediates used in the preparation of, compositions containing and the uses of, such derivatives. The nicotinamide derivatives according to the present invention are useful in numerous diseases, disorders and conditions, in particular inflammatory, allergic, respiratory diseases, disorders and conditions, as well as wounds.

Abstract: This application is directed to compounds of the formula wherein j is 1; k is 0 or 1; m is 1, 2 or 3; n is 1 or 2; W1 and W2 are independently —O— or —S(?O)t—, where t is 0, 1, or 2; Y is ?C(R1a)—, where R1a is a member selected from the group consisting of H; F; Cl; CN; NO2; —(C1-C4)alkyl; —(C2-C4)alkynyl; fluorinated-(C1-C3)alkyl; fluorinated-(C1-C3)alkoxy; —OR16; and —C(?O)NR22aR22b; R22a and R22b are defined as set forth in the specification; —RA and RB are each a member independently selected from the group consisting of H; F; CF3; —(C1-C4)alkyl; —(C3-C7)cycloalkyl; phenyl; and benzyl; wherein said cycloalkyl, phenyl, and benzyl moieties are each independently substituted with 0 to 3 substituents R10, which is defined as set forth in the specification; R16 and R17 are defined as set forth in the specification; —RC and RD have the same meaning as defined above for RA and RB except that one of them must be —H, and they are selected independently of each other and of RA and RB; R1 and R2 are each a mem

Abstract: Apparatus and method of exposing a chemical, biological or biochemical sample to radiation. A sample in liquid or vapour phase is segmented and conveyed along a sample path. At least one generator or source for generating electromagnetic radiation is directed at the sample and at least one of reflected, emitted and transmitted radiation is measured at at least one point along the sample path. In one embodiment, the sample is a luminescent culture produced by a continuous culture system.

Abstract: A business information management system for facilitating transactions between a business entity and a second entity, comprising a database (8) containing organisation data for the business entity, the organization data defining a hierarchical arrangement (12) of users (24,26,28,30,32,34) within the business entity; Interface means (6) to a communications system for exchanging data with the second entity (4); an engine (10) in communication with the interface (6) and arranged to exchange data with the second entity (4) regarding a transaction between the business entity and the second entity (4), and to store said data in the database (8), the engine (10) having a plurality of operations that can be performed on the data; The database (8) further containing configuration data defining business rules to control said operations, each user's access to data in the database and which of said operations each user may perform on said data.

Abstract: 12H-dibenzo[d,g][1,3]dioxocin-6-carboxylic acid and certain derivatives thereof (glyoxylates) exhibit plant growth regulant and herbicidal activity when applied to a plant locus.

Abstract: Novel heterobicyclic compounds of Formula I, processes for preparing same and pesticidal compositions and methods are described.

Abstract: Novel heterobicyclic compounds of Formula I, processes for preparing same and pesticidal compositions and methods are described.

Abstract: Carbamate derivatives of ketoximes are useful in combating pests such as insects, mites, and nematodes.

Abstract: Carbamate derivatives of ketoximes are useful in combatting pests such as insects, mites, and nematodes.

Abstract: Carbamate derivatives of ketoximes are useful in combatting pests such as insects, mites, and nematodes.

Abstract: Carbamate derivatives of ketoximes are useful in combatting pests such as insects, mites, and nematodes.

Abstract: Carbamate derivatives of ketoximes are useful in combatting pests such as insects, mites, and nematodes.

Abstract: Carbamate derivatives of ketoximes are useful in combatting pests such as insects, mites, and nematodes.

Abstract: Carbamate derivatives of ketoximes are useful in combatting pests such as insects, mites, and nematodes.

Abstract: Novel compounds useful for the control of pests such as fungi and bacteria have the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 0, 1 or 2; R is a C.sub.1-12 alkylene; C.sub.2- 12 alkenylene; C.sub.2- 12 alkynylene; arylene or aralkylene radical; X is hydrogen, halogen, alkoxy, acyl, acyloxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfonyl, cyano, thiocyanato, alkylsulfonyloxy or amino group; and m is 1-3, inclusive; with the proviso that when n is 0, the -CN groups are in the 1- and 3-positions and X is hydrogen, R is not a methylene radical.